Z1DZ--502-26-706 (CON) EHRM JSA-FDS Support Upgrades

The contract, awarded under solicitation number 36C25626R0061 and identified by award number 36C25626C0029, is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price agreement valued at $488,627.00 awarded to Sergent Construction Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), through statutory authority under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008. The work involves comprehensive electrical and telecommunications infrastructure upgrades at the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana, including installation of B-side UPS systems, underfloor power distribution, racks, conduits, fiber connections, and associated power and communication systems. Performance must be completed within a 150-calendar-day period beginning upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with all work required to meet ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568, ANSI/TIA-1179-A, the National Electrical Code, and VA-specific specifications Sections 26-05-11 and 27-05-11. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site at the Alexandria VAHCS, with the government retaining oversight responsibilities. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 16 located in Biloxi, Mississippi, with Tammy Tynes serving as the primary point of contact. The award was justified solely on the contractor’s verified SDVOSB status and unique capability to fulfill the urgent requirement, bypassing competitive procedures; no formal evaluation factors, pricing breakdowns by CLIN, or special contract clauses beyond statutory compliance were documented. The contract includes no options, modifications, or extended terms, and no specific packaging, marking, or invoicing guidelines were specified. The Unique Entity ID VNPDQR925EH3 confirms the awardee’s registration, and SDVOSB eligibility remains active and verified in the VA VetBiz database through performance. A Justification and Approval document was published on SAM.gov as required, with public posting for a minimum of 30 days following award.